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  1. prometheus

    Speaker recommendation questions

    A music lover uses audio equipment to listen to his recordings. An audiophile uses recordings to listen to his audio equipment! Interesting article that made me smile: https://www.kenrockwell.com/audio/audiophile.htm Extract on Audiophiles: "Audiophiles are what's left after almost all of...
  2. prometheus

    Do Amplifiers impart a sonic signature to music

    Most modern SS amplifiers have less than 1% THD, often 0.001%. My understanding of THD is the irregularities between input and output excluding gain (1). Are manufacturers tuning the input signal and then comparing the signal after the tune with the output signal to derive THD (2)? (1) Input...
  3. prometheus

    Do watts really matter?

    At the OP?s desired listening levels it seems that both Rotel amplifiers are operating well within their power rating. Therefore, the additional headroom on the more powerful Rotel is not relevant (even for dynamic material). Dave Nauber, Brand Director for Classe, mentions that just 3 watts of...
  4. prometheus

    HFX end of an era with Bowers and Wilkins and Marantz ..

    I have received fantastic service from Homemation whenever I have engaged with them. In my view, it is rational that the local distributor for Rotel/Michi also distributes Bower and Wilkins as these brands have synergy.
  5. prometheus

    %0 Post Rule on Classifieds

    The primary purpose of this platform is the forum, the classified section is a secondary benefit. I have joined in 2017 but I am an introvert and out of my depth as well so I don?t contribute as often as I should but I have learnt so much from fellow members. I would not be comfortable...
  6. prometheus

    Do you get "used to" your sound

    One does get accustomed to sound. I purchase a SUV last year (factory sound with built-in sub). The system was muddy as hell but I certainly enjoyed the bass and after a while it wasn't that bad. I drove the SUV for a few weeks and then got back into the car that I have been driving for the...
  7. prometheus

    How much can you hear ? 20hz to 20 khz

    I get to 13khz on my computer speakers and 10khz with Galaxy buds- I?m 40 years old. I tried a similar test on my hifi some time ago and didn?t do much better- 16khz I think. 1. I understand that low frequencies may not be heard but felt contributing the listening experience, but how does high...
  8. prometheus

    TV Advice Needed: 65 Inch or 75 Inch

    It?s a pity that most retail stores do not have a dark room to view screen uniformity, clouding , etc. I will have a look again, maybe take material I am familiar with for comparison.  Thanks Ken
  9. prometheus

    TV Advice Needed: 65 Inch or 75 Inch

    Long time lurker, first time poster? I currently have the Samsung 46F8000 in my living room- its design and picture quality still impresses me. My wife wants a TV in the bedroom so I want to move the 46F8000 to the bedroom and purchase a new TV for the living area. OLED, for the size required...
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